NCERT Class 6 Physical Education and Well Being Khel Yatra (Sanskrit): Chapter 4 — हस्तकन्दुकक्रीडायाः मौलिकी दक्षता
This chapter, 'हस्तकन्दुकक्रीडायाः मौलिकी दक्षता' (Basic Skills of Hand-Ball Game) from NCERT's Class 6 Physical Education textbook 'Khel Yatra', introduces students to the dynamic and aggressive team sport of handball. It explains that handball is played with a ball where players score points by passing, protecting, and throwing the ball, while defenders try to intercept and prevent throws. The chapter outlines learning objectives including understanding how to play through interactive games and exercises, enhancing physical fitness like strength and stamina, and fostering teamwork and mutual support. It emphasizes the importance of participation and collective effort in the game. The text also begins to detail basic skills like ball passing, focusing on posture, arm movement, and ball handling techniques necessary for effective play in this exciting team sport.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yatra (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 4 — हस्तकन्दुकक्रीडायाः मौलिकी दक्षता |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 177 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the basic rules and objectives of handball.
- Learn fundamental skills like ball passing and handling.
- Develop physical fitness components such as strength and stamina.
- Appreciate the importance of teamwork and cooperation in sports.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| हस्तकन्दुकक्रीडा | Handball game |
| द्रुतगतेः | Fast-paced |
| आक्रामकः | Aggressive |
| दलक्रीडा | Team sport |
| अङ्कान् प्राप्तुं | To score points |
| प्रेषयन्ति | They pass |
| रक्षणं कुर्वन्ति | They protect |
| क्षिपन्ति | They throw |
| अवरुध्य | By blocking |
| विनिक्षेप्तुं | To throw down/in |
| बाधाप्रदानं | Obstruction |
| अङ्गसञ्चालनम् | Body movement |
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Practice questions
- हस्तकन्दुकक्रीडा कीदृशी क्रीडा अस्ति? Answer: हस्तकन्दुकक्रीडा द्रुतगतेः आक्रामकः दलक्रीडा अस्ति।
- क्रीडायाः मुख्य उद्देशः कः? Answer: क्रीडायाः मुख्य उद्देशः कन्दुकेन अंकान् प्राप्तुं, तस्य रक्षणं कर्तुं, एवं कन्दुकं क्षेप्तुं।
- कन्दुक-प्रेषणस्य दैहिकप्रस्तुतिः कथं स्यात्? Answer: अधः अङ्गचालनं, यथाशक्तिः, जानोः उत्तोलनम्, बट्-किक्, सुखासने तिष्ठतु, पादाङ्गल्यः भूमिस्पर्शिताः स्युः।
- कन्दुकं कथं धारयेत्? Answer: क्रीडकः कन्दुकं परितः अङ्गुलीः प्रसार्य शिरसः किञ्चिदुपरि एकेन हस्तेन तत् कन्दुकं धरति।
Frequently asked questions
What is handball?
Handball is a fast-paced, aggressive team sport played with a ball.
What are the main actions in handball?
Players pass, protect, and throw the ball to score points, while defenders try to intercept.
What are the learning objectives of this chapter?
The chapter aims to teach how to play handball through interactive games, improve physical fitness, and foster teamwork.
What does 'कन्दुक-प्रेषणम्' mean?
'कन्दुक-प्रेषणम्' refers to the technique of ball passing in handball.
How should a player hold the ball?
A player should spread their fingers around the ball and hold it with one hand slightly above the head.
What is emphasized regarding teamwork?
The chapter emphasizes participation, mutual support, and collective effort during the game.
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NCERT Class 6 Physical Education and Well Being — Khel Yatra (Sanskrit) — Chapter 4 — हस्तकन्दुकक्रीडायाः मौलिकी दक्षता. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.